Savory Potato & Onion Pie

 

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(Golden crust, creamy potatoes, soft onions)

🥧 Savory Potato & Onion Pie

🛒 Ingredients

For the crust

• 1 unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

For the filling

• 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup heavy cream (or milk for lighter version)
• ½ cup grated cheese (Parmesan, Gruyère, or mozzarella)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• ½ tsp dried thyme or parsley
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
2. Cook the onions
   
   • Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.
   • Add onions and sauté on low heat until soft and lightly golden (10–12 minutes).
   • Set aside.
4. Prepare potatoes
   
   • Slice potatoes very thin (mandoline works best).
   • Lightly season with salt and pepper.
6. Prepare custard
   
   • In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, cheese, garlic powder, and herbs.
8. Assemble the pie
   
   • Place pie crust in a glass or metal pie dish.
   • Layer half the potatoes → onions → remaining potatoes.
   • Pour custard evenly over the top.
10. Bake
    
    • Cover loosely with foil and bake 30 minutes.
    • Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and set.
12. Rest & serve
    
    • Let rest 10 minutes.
    • Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

🌟 Tips

• For extra crisp top: brush lightly with melted butter before final baking.
• Add bacon bits or mushrooms for variation.
• Serve with a fresh green salad.